BALTIMORE — Try as he might, Ray Lewis couldn't put his torn triceps back together again.

Not in time for Sunday's game against the Broncos, he couldn't.

Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens' star linebacker in his 17th NFL season, was not activated from injured reserve by 2 p.m. MST on Saturday, which means he can't play against Denver.

Lewis, a 13-time Pro Bowler, could be placed on the roster in time for the Ravens' game next Sunday against the New York Giants. However, the Ravens could get another star linebacker, Terrell Suggs, back in their lineup for the game against the Broncos. Suggs has missed time with torn biceps.

Lewis, 37, suffered his injury Oct. 14 and was eligible to be activated for the Broncos game. However, it was determined Lewis would need at least another week. His type of injury is usually season-ending.

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